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81st FSS gets new commander

Col. Mark Vivians, 81st Mission Support Group commander; Maj. John Ponton, outgoing 81st Force Support Squadron commander; and Maj. Sharon Nickelberry, incoming 81st FSS commander, listen to introductions of base leadership during a change of command ceremony June 14, 2013, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Vivians served as the presiding officer for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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81st FSS gets new commander

Col. Mark Vivians, 81st Mission Support Group commander, and Maj. Sharon Nickelberry, incoming 81st Force Support Squadron commander, exchange the guidon as Nickelberry assumes command during the 81st FSS change of command ceremony June 14, 2013, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Maj. John Ponton, outgoing 81st FSS commander, relinquished his command to Nickelberry and Vivians served as the presiding officer for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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81st FSS gets new commander

Col. Mark Vivians, 81st Mission Support Group commander; Maj. Sharon Nickelberry, incoming 81st Force Support Squadron commander; and Maj. John Ponton, outgoing 81st FSS commander complete an exchange of the guidon as Nickelberry assumes command during the 81st FSS change of command ceremony June 14, 2013, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Vivians served as the presiding officer for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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81st FSS gets new commander

Maj. Sharon Nickelberry, incoming 81st Force Support Squadron commander, smiles as she prepares to sing the Air Force song following the 81st FSS change of command ceremony as Master Sgt. Traci Devereaux, 81st FSS first sergeant, stands-by during the 81st FSS change of command ceremony June 14, 2013, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Col. Mark Vivians, 81st Mission Support Group Commander, served as the presiding officer for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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81st FSS change of command

Published June 14, 2013
By Maj. Sharon Nickelberry
81st Force Support Squadron

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Time in service: 15 years
Previous assignment: Air Officer Commanding, Cadet Squadron 10, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo.
Leadership style: I am a hard-working, dedicated leader who has high expectations of the members in my unit. I am actively engaged, and hope to challenge and inspire our squadron to reach new heights.
Role models: My parents are the biggest role models in my life. They taught me the value of hard work, perseverance, education, and resiliency. I am extremely grateful for their continued guidance and support throughout my Air Force career.
Goals for squadron: To build upon the squadron's previous successes and provide the best force support Keesler has to offer.
Advice for Airmen: Hold yourself to the highest standards and live by the
Air Force Core Values--integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.